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Construction Trades at College of the Canyons
If you plan to study Construction Trades, consider the program at College of the Canyons. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Canyons sits in Santa Clarita, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at College of the Canyons
Many students take online classes at College of the Canyons. Of 18,075 students, 5,786 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,845 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Graduates of the Construction Trades program at College of the Canyons go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Construction Trades majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $77,350 |
| Carpet Installers | $72,945 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $69,933 |
| Roofers | $69,443 |
| Energy Auditors | $66,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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